Recreation Classes - Fall 2010
FALL 2010 Recreation Classes
REC120 – Leisure and the Quality of Life [SB]
Overview of the historical, psychological, social, and cultural aspects of play, leisure, and recreation and their role in contemporary society. Nature of play and leisure behavior in human development within different cultures and the contribution lay, recreation and leisure make to the quality of life for individuals in today’s society. Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Social Behavioral requirement
REC150AB – Outdoor Adventure Skills
Camping and outdoor skills including types of camping, equipment selection and use, cooking and fire building, camp programs, backpacking and safety. Prerequisites: None
REC155AA – Canyoneering
Basic canyoneering skills. Includes hydrology, navigation, safety systems, climbing, and hiking skills, wading/swimming techniques and flood/weather identification. Prerequisites: None
REC155AB – Caving
Basic caving skills. Includes cave ecology, navigation, safety systems, lighting systems and equipment selection. Prerequisites: None
REC155AC – Outdoor Rock Climbing
Basic outdoor rock climbing skills. Includes belaying, climbing techniques, rope systems and anchor systems. Prerequisites: None
REC155AD – Rowing
Basic rowing skills for a four or eight person shell. Includes physical conditioning, rowing etiquette and safety, boat handling, proper rowing techniques, and teamwork. Prerequisites: None
REC155AE – Indoor Rock Climbing
Basic indoor rock climbing skills. Includes belaying, climbing techniques, rope systems, anchor systems, and safety. Prerequisites: None
REC155AF – Backpacking
Covers the basic skills and techniques of backpacking and the application of these to wilderness travel. Prerequisites: None
REC155AG – Hiking
Development of safe and enjoyable hiking skills. Essentials and requirements for safe hiking. Prerequisites: None
REC155AH – Mountain Biking
Covers basic skills and techniques for mountain biking and the application of these skills as a recreational lifetime activity. Includes bicycle riding and maintenance techniques, trail etiquette, and safety considerations. Prerequisites: None
REC155AI – Outdoor Cooking
Covers the planning and preparation of delicious meals in various outdoor settings. Presents the use of the Dutch oven and mini stove and methods of cooking over a campfire. Prerequisites: None
REC155AJ – Outdoor Survival
Introduction to and practice of essential skills needed for procuring shelter, water and fire in a wilderness environment. Prerequisites: None
REC210 – Leisure Delivery Systems
Systematic study of Delivery of Leisure Services in public, commercial, and independent sectors; particular emphasis placed on the urban setting. Prerequisites: None
REC230 – Programming of Recreation Services
Foundations for designing, planning delivering and managing recreational and leisure events. Emphasis on application of recreation programming concepts and practices in a variety of settings and situations for a diversity of participants. Prerequisites: None
REC240 – Wilderness First Responder
Introduces and provides practical training in the essentials of medical assistance in backcountry emergencies. Includes patient assessment, first aid for trauma victims, and treatment of other medical emergencies. Prerequisites: None
REC250 – Recreation Leadership
An examination of roles and methods of leadership in leisure services settings. Overview of theories and models of leadership, group dynamics, participant motivation, communication, and face-to-face leadership. Exploration of leadership contexts, including coaching and officiating sports, leading community groups and volunteers, working with persons in various life stages and with varying abilities, and leading different recreation activity areas. Prerequisites: None
REC282AA – Volunteerism for Recreation: A Service Learning Experience
Service learning field experience within private/public agencies, educational institution, and citizen volunteer groups. May be repeated for a total of six (6) REC282 credit hours; may not repeat specific assignment for more than two (2) credit hours. Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
REC282AB – Volunteerism for Recreation: A Service Learning Experience
Service learning field experience within private/public agencies, educational institution, and citizen volunteer groups. May be repeated for a total of six (6) REC282 credit hours; may not repeat specific assignment for more than two (2) credit hours. Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
REC282AC – Volunteerism for Recreation: A Service Learning Experience
Service learning field experience within private/public agencies, educational institution, and citizen volunteer groups. May be repeated for a total of six (6) REC282 credit hours; may not repeat specific assignment for more than two (2) credit hours. Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
